Crime
The Daughters of Juarez; A True Story of Serial Murders South of the Border
- by Teresa Rodriguez
(Simon & Schuster)
Rodriguez is an 11-time Emmy Award-winning newscaster whose investigative reporting inspired her true tale of multiple murders and government cover-up in Juarez, Mexico.
Raised by the Courts
- by Irene Sullivan
(Kaplan Publishing)
An outspoken advocate for reforming America's juvenile justice system, Judge Irene Sullivan delivers a thorough examination of the factors that cause youths to commit crimes. Her stories of children in court are followed by information on social services and other programs that are more effective and less costly than jailing juveniles.
Author Endorsement...
"Lynda and Jim really know how to promote a first-time author. They take the time to read the book and to educate themselves further about the subject. They are very responsive, creative, energetic and sensitive. The O'Connors are a pleasure to work with. I'm proud that they represent me, and that they have become friends."
- Irene Sullivan
Defending the Damned
- by Kevin Davis
(Atria)
Davis spent five years studying the criminal justice system and Chicago’s Murder Task Force, a unit of the country’s 500 public defenders. His book reveals why and how certain lawyers choose to represent clients accused of hideous crimes.
Author Endorsement...
"Lynda O'Connor's enthusiasm, commitment and creativity are unwavering. She's a zealous advocate and smart thinker who gets results. Once she's on your team, Lynda never lets up. She seems to be brainstorming ideas day and night, always thinking of ways to help her clients."
- Kevin Davis
In Our Backyard: Human trafficking in America and what we can do to stop it
- by Nita Belles
(Free River)
True stories about the lives of human trafficking victims, survivors and the traffickers themselves, with tips on how to identify them and combat the crime. As Central Oregon’s Regional Director for Oregonians Against Trafficking Humans (OATH), Nita helps victims/survivors of human trafficking and raises awareness about modern-day slavery. She is one of the country’s experts on this topic.
Child Identity Theft: What Every Parent Needs to Know
- by Robert P. Chappell, Jr.
(Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.)
Written in a question-and-answer format, this book explains how children's identities are stolen, how to avoid it, and what to do if it happens to your child.
Author Endorsement...
"With the O'Connor team working for me, I was able to garner publicity from coast to coast. Jim and Lynda worked diligently to raise the awareness of both my book, and the important topic of child identity theft. I consider O'Connor Communications a value-added asset to my child identity theft prevention team due to their passion and professionalism."
- Robert P. Chappell, Jr.